1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured in Atlanta Collision Involving Police Car

Georgia has set forth policies regarding safe police pursuits, and provides them to police departments and officers. However, officers sometimes violate or disregard some of the procedures, either through their own will or as a result of their department’s approach to police chase, to the point where pursuits becomes dangerous for bystanders and other motorists. An Atlanta Police Department spokesperson said a 57-year-old Atlanta man […]

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Atlanta Interstate 285

Pedestrian accidents are not common on interstates, but when they do occur, they can result in catastrophic or even fatal injuries due to the high speeds at which vehicles travel. A driver’s momentary distraction or the decision to drink and drive can cause other people to lose their lives. A collision leading to a fatal pedestrian accident may occur at a moment’s notice, leaving the […]

6 Injured in Georgia Log Truck Accident

Loaded large trucks are dangerous vehicles. Accidents involving big rigs, such as log trucks, can result in catastrophic injuries and death. The logging industry in Georgia is large: there is a good number of trucks loaded with logs on highways, interstates, and local roadways. It’s very common for motorists to see 18-wheeelers and semi-trucks laden with logs up to 10 feet high. It takes only […]

Police Car-Minivan Collision in Atlanta Kills Passenger, Injures Others

In general, police vehicles may disregard traffic laws when officers activate their vehicle’s emergency lights and siren. Even when responding to an emergency call, they are bound to obey all traffic laws. What if a police car gets involved in a collision with a civilian motorist? Who is liable for resulting injuries? CBS Atlanta reported that an Atlanta police car was involved in a motor […]

Baby Survives Serious Injuries after Being Ejected from SUV in Atlanta Crash

Among the most traumatic experiences a family can face is dealing with a child’s serious injury resulting from a car crash. Permanent or long-term injuries can result in expensive medical bills, lost wages of family members due to the time off needed to provide care for the injured child, inpatient and outpatient therapy, and pain and suffering. Young children are faultless in traffic accidents, making […]

Lane Change Attempt Injures 5 at I-20 and Lowery in Atlanta

Safety is a serious concern on any road throughout the country, including Atlanta roadways. When a driver fails to exercise reasonable care when changing lanes, turning, or when performing even the simplest maneuver, a car accident may occur. At about 9:30 a.m. on January 16, a vehicle pileup that resulted in injuries to 5 people occurred on eastbound I-20 near the Lowery Boulevard exit west […]